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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.40, 3,342.67 and 1,132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.40, 3,342.67 and 1,132.25 is: 1,697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.40 : 3,342.67 = 1,132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.40/3,342.67 = 1,132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.40x = 3,342.67 × 1,132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.40x = 3,784,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,738.11/2,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.65

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